Hinduism Flashcards
1
Q
Location
A
India
2
Q
Religion
A
Polytheistic
-Brahma: The Creator
-Vishnu: The protecter
-Shiva: The destroyer
3
Q
Religious texts
A
Upanishdads
Vedas- Left evidence of day to day life
4
Q
The ranks of the caste system
A
- Brahmins - Priests
- Warriors
- Peasants and traders
- Shudrus/laborers/non arayans
- Untouchables
5
Q
Founder
A
None
6
Q
Atman
A
The soul and connection to the universe.
7
Q
Brahmar
A
The universal soul, the material that makes up the universe.
8
Q
Karma
A
Your actions/good deeds and bad deeds, effect you in your next life after reincarnation and determine your caste.
9
Q
Moksha
A
Perfect understanding of all things.
-Right thinking, right action, religious devotion.
10
Q
Religion that grew from Hinduism
A
Jainism
-Non violence
-Tolerant of all religions
11
Q
Dharma
A
Path and balance of the universe - depends on your caste
